Spartan Spotlight

We hope you have enjoyed the excitement that comes with a new school year and are feeling settled into the new routine. A couple words that will be at the core of North High School this year are respect and responsibility. Making choices that are respectful and responsible will hopefully lead to an experience that is both joyful and successful for you. When we all collectively approach things with respect and responsibility, we can have a community that is welcoming, safe, and supportive for all Spartans.

The following topics are important reminders for students as being respectful and responsible in these areas will positively impact the entire school community. All staff members have been asked to help students meet these expectations.

• Bathrooms are for personal use and are not for social gatherings
• Why? Bathrooms need to be private and a safe space.
• Beverages (slushies, shakes, & teas) are allowed in the commons or school store but are not allowed anywhere else (i.e. classrooms, hallways, or lockers)
• Why? Accidental spills take up resources such as time from custodians. By reducing spills, custodians can focus more efforts on other parts of the building.
• Bikes & Scooters: Scooters must be parked on the North side by the pool and bikes must be locked to the bike racks
• Why? So your items are safe and secure.
• Bus Riders will scan their school ID when they ride the school bus (morning and afternoon routes)
• Why? In the event that communication must be shared with bus riders, we will know which students / families will need the communication.
• Car Drivers must drive safely when on the school campus and be aware of walkers, bikers, etc.
• Why? To ensure the safety of all individuals.
• End of The Day is at 3:50 and students must either go to their activity or go home but cannot remain in the building.
• Why? Staff are unavailable to supervise spaces once the school day is over.
• Lockers are to be used by only the person assigned to use the locker (no sharing) and must be locked with the school-issued lock.
• Why? To ensure your items are secured and to help the school remain safe.
• Lunchroom trays should be dumped into a garbage can and stacked above the garbage cans (not left on the table).
• Why? The lunchroom is a shared space that everyone uses, so it’s important to clean up after yourself.
• Open Campus students can be in the commons, library, or outside. They are not allowed to roam the hallways.
• Why? Students are in classes learning while you have an open campus so hallways need to remain quiet.
• Team Centers are a quiet place to do schoolwork and are not a place to eat lunch or socialize.
• Why? Team centers must remain quiet so students in classrooms can learn without disruptions.

Mr. Joshua Andres
Assistant Principal

All students in grades 9-11 need to have their picture taken. Scherling Photography will be at North High on Wednesday, September 4 from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm to take pictures of those students not photographed during registration or any student wanting retakes. If a student is having retakes, their original picture packet needs to be returned to the photographer.

A picture package order form with prices and ordering information was mailed to your house with the August newsletter OR you may order online. Please select the package option that best suits your needs. This only needs to be completed if you plan on ordering pictures.

• Students should be dressed appropriately. Students will not be photographed wearing sunglasses, hats, or non-school appropriate clothing.
• ALL underclassmen need to be photographed so they have a 2024-25 student ID in their possession.

• Seniors can pick up their ID in the main office. If no picture was taken last year, a picture will need to be taken on make up/retake day, Wednesday, Septebmer 4th.
• Underclassmen received their new ID during the first days of classes. If students have not received their student ID they can pick up in the main office.

The first ID is free. Should a student lose their ID they should come to the main office, there will be a $5.00 replacement charge.

Join us along with Bank of North Dakota (@BankofND) and partners for a high-energy, fast-paced two hours. Come for great prizes and lots of answers about what your child needs to think about after high school regarding education, career and money! In addition, this year discussion tables and booths will expand to include financial information for college students, who can attend to learn about topics such as student loan repayment, scholarships and more.

Learn more and register to attend this FREE event at bnd.nd.gov/launchparty.

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, West Fargo

RSVP (bnd.nd.gov/launchparty)

#LaunchPartyAtTheLights #LightsLaunchParty

Seniors: Jostens will be at North High on Friday, September 27 for a class meeting at 1:45 p.m. to provide cap and gown information.

Fargo Public Schools has changed to a new mass communication system for the 2024-25 school year called BrightArrow Mass Communication. Through BrightArrow, FPS will send emails, phone calls and text messages to staff and families to keep them updated on school happenings, emergency situations, and school cancelations.

Please opt-in to receive text messages from Fargo Public Schools. FPS has switched to a new mass communication system for the 2024-25 school year and you MUST opt-in to receive text messages from FPS. If you do not opt-in, you could miss important information from our school or the District. You can opt-in at any time by texting the word “YES” to 79041.

For the school year 2024-2025, a second dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is required for students entering eleventh or twelfth grade. Students will need proof of two doses of MCV4 before returning to school in the fall.

Ideally, children should receive one dose of MCV4 when they are eleven to twelve years old and a booster dose on or after their sixteenth birthday. Please schedule with your child’s health care provider or your local public health. Please have your child receive this booster prior to the start of the school year. Also, remember to bring in the documentation of the immunization date to the school.

Students in grades 9-12 can turn in their medical form(s) to the nurse. These forms can be found online, you will need to download them to complete and have your student’s physician sign. School District Policy dictates that a form must be completed for any student who takes medication during school hours.

If the medication is to be administered by the school nurse, the “Medication Administration” form (6720-A) must be completed. If a student wishes to administer and carry their medication with them, a “Self-Administration” form (6720-F) must be filled out. These include prescription meds and over the counter meds such as Tylenol and Advil. All medications brought in must be in the original medicine container.

The “Emergency Care Plan” form(s) (6720 E1, E2, E3 or G) must be filled out for anyone who has a condition which may require more than normal first aid (asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies, migraines, etc.). This form must be signed by both parent and physician.

The forms can be found by going to www.fargo.k12.nd.us, click on Registration and then click Medication Forms.

Senior pictures should be emailed to our yearbook adviser at fnhyearbook@fargoschools.org. Pictures are due by April 1, 2025. A $10.00 late fee will be accessed on pictures turned in after that date. No pictures will be accepted after May 1, 2025.

Any senior photos submitted to the Laconian yearbook committee must meet the following regulations:

• Vertical orientation.
• 300 resolution (required for digital photos).
• In accordance with the school district’s weapons policy (Policy 5355), no weapons of any kind.
• Must follow school dress code with the exception of school issued uniforms.
• Domesticated house pets are allowed.
• Only single-subject photos.
• No accessories or props condoning or promoting illegal activity.
• Deadline for senior photos must be met.

Yearbook editors have the right to refuse any pictures deemed inappropriate. Students will be asked to provide another picture if requirements are not met or if picture is inappropriate.

Tom Glynn, ia our MECA Sales Representative, for letter jackets. Please review this order form for pricing. His contact information is: 651-341-2840 or email tglynn@mecasportswear.com.

Students are offered a daily breakfast and lunch meal provided through the USDA’s National School Lunch Program.

Students must have the funds available at the time of purchase either in their lunch account or in cash. Funds can be added to the student’s lunch account on-line through PowerSchool or by placing a check in the box located outside the kitchen.

• Breakfast meals are $1.85
• Lunch meals are $2.95
• Adult breakfast meals are $2.75
• Adult lunch meals are $4.00
• Milk may be purchased for $.45 per 8 oz carton.

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application

Households may apply, on an annual basis, to qualify for either free or reduced-price school meals. The application is the Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application. The preferred method for households is to complete and submit an on-line application at www.EZMealApp.com.

In addition to receiving free and reduced price meals, households can receive additional benefits including:

• Waived band rentals, activity fees, exam fees, and others
• Increase funding to the district for educational programs through Title 1 funding, foundation aid, e-rate for technology grants, and others

If you need assistance please visit the Nutrition Services website or call 701-446-1152.

Students, who bring their lunches, as well as those who use the cafeteria facilities, will eat in the commons. Since two-thirds of the school remains in session during lunch, students should remain in the Commons until class time and should not go into the academic hallways. Students are requested to keep the eating areas clean. Throw all trash in the proper containers.

2023-2024

The 2023-2024 yearbooks are still available for those who purchased them. Students must have paid for a yearbook prior to the end of this past school year. Graduated seniors/current students are able to pick up yearbooks in the main office.

2024-2025

Students can purchase a copy of the 2024-2025 yearbook for the low price of $50 until December 1, 2024. After that date the cost for a yearbook will increase to $60. The “Laconian” is a full-color book with memorable stories, eye-catching photos, and cutting-edge graphics

Student parking is available in our south and northwest lots. The cost for a parking permit is $40 and is required to park in these lots. The replacement cost for a lost parking sticker is $5. Parking permits purchased online can be picked up during registration at the bookkeeping window in the main office.

Students are allowed to park without a permit if they park in the Coliseum lot closest to 17th Avenue.

$40 - Whole Year

$30 - Starting November 1st

$20 - Starting 2nd Semester

$10 - Starting March 25th

Building personal will issue tickets to those who park illegally, park in staff reserved parking areas or our visitor parking lot. Signage is posted in all lots. Permits are to be placed on the vehicles back window, driver’s side only.

• If you have a valid parking pass and drive a different vehicle on a given day, the other vehicle must be registered at the securtiy check-in desk to avoid any ticket.

• Disputed tickets should be brought to the Main Office.

Parents are encouraged to get involved by joining PTSA. When parents get involved, the child that benefits the most is yours. The first meeting is Monday, September 23 at 5:30 pm in room 102.

If interesting in becoming a member payment can be made online through SchoolPay. Contact fargonorthptsa@gmail.com with any questions.

The North High Booster Board is a group of North High parents who raise money to help support all North High activities. The Board’s funding guidelines state that money should be spent in ways that will benefit the greatest number of North High students.

To become a member please visit the Booster Club website or complete this form. Payment can also be made online through SchoolPay.

This booklet is a compilation of clubs & activities available to students of North High School. In addition to the information found within this booklet, special announcements will be made throughout the school year giving students updates and other opportunities as they become

available. Please check out all the opportunities available to North students.

If you would like to order North apparel/items please check out the online school store. You have the ability to design/personalize these items. Items ordered will be shipped to the address you provide.

Prior to participating in NDHSAA sanctioned athletic activities (including practice), the student must have on file with the school a current NDHSAA approved physical, dated April 15, 2024 or later and concussion form. The physical forms are available for download from the NDHSAA website. Physicals should be completed before the first practice and either turned into the main office or uploaded to PowerSchool.

When completing your student’s online registration there will be a question asked if your student is participating in a sport. If yes, you will be directed to the required online concussion and HIPPA forms to sign electronically. Please complete these forms before the first practice.

Paper copies will not be accepted.

Upperclassmen (grades 10-12) planning on participating in co-curricular activities are required to complete an online parent meeting with their parent/guardian prior to competition. This has been incorporated into the PowerSchool registration process for each student. When you register your student for the fall you will be directed to view the online co-curricular meeting at the same time.

If students/parents have any questions they should refer to the Student Activitiy Handbook or contact their building Activity Coordinator.

If a student is unable to participate in an activity requiring a fee, waivers or other resources are often available to assist. Please complete waiver before first game/activity. The typical guideline used for eligibility is qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Students are encouraged to visit with their counselor if they may qualify or need any assistance.

A Participation Fee for sports and other activities at the high school level is $50.00 per activity; and the junior high fee is $30.00. Fees for the fall activities are due by the first game of the season.

A student FPS season activity pass may be purchased for $30.00. The activity pass is good for events at North, South, or Davies, with the exception of tournaments. Activity passes can also be used at plays and musicals.

Adults may also purchase a season activity pass for $75.00 per person or a punch card, which both can be used at North/South/Davies events. The punch card comes with either 5 or 10 punches per card and cost is $25.00 or $50.00.

Tickets purchased at the gate will be as follows:

All students (grades 1 – 12) $5.00

Adults $7.00

New this year sporting activity programs will be available via a QR code. Please look for the QR code at the next activity you attend.

North’s calendar software has an awesome feature where the parents can sign up to be notified of any changes made to athletic schedules. Once on the North High home page, open the calendar by clicking on the “North Online Calendar” link. Click on the Notify Me link. Follow the instructions to be reminded of events &/or to be notified of any changes via email or text message. It is a great tool to keep everybody “in the know.”

The ACT and SAT are college entrance tests required by most 4-year colleges. Students should check with the specific school they plan to apply to for the test needed. These tests are generally taken during the latter part of a student’s junior year and during their senior year.

If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch and financial assistance is needed, please see your school counselor for a fee waiver.

Register on the websites for the tests at: www.actstudent.org & www.collegeboard.com.

Below are the following test dates and registration deadlines:

North High School Code: 350-568

ACT Basic Fee: $69.00 ACT Plus Writing Fee: $94.00

Late Registration Additional Fee: $38.00

North High School Code: 350-568

SAT Fee $68.00

Late Registration Additional Fee: $34.00

The Counseling and Career Center will be taking the Junior class on a field trip Wednesday, September 25. Students will have the opportunity to visit one post-secondary campus, military facility or workforce option.

Students chose their top choices during a classroom visit the week of August 26.

The purpose of the field trip is to help students explore options after high school. While we may not be able to take all students to their first choice school, all students will have the opportunity to see a 2-year school, 4-year school, workforce or military option. Be sure to talk with your student about this amazing opportunity to explore post-secondary options.

October is College Application Month! On Tuesday, October 8th, Fargo North will be hosting a College Application Day event for all seniors. This event is an opportunity for seniors to get help applying to college. When seniors apply to a North Dakota college during this event, they will receive a code from the Bank of North Dakota to pay for one $35 application fee. Seniors will receive more information as we get closer.

On Monday, October 7, 2024 during periods 6 & 7, senior students will attend a school counselor presentation including ACT score review, post-secondary options and planning, and accessing pertinent information. Seniors and juniors will be given time to visit with college, military and employment representatives that will be present at North High School that afternoon.

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is an optional tool for students considering college. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills, and helps students prepare for the SAT. This College Board test targets juniors. Sophomores may also sit for this exam; however, scores of sophomores are not entered in the National Merit Scholarship competition. For more information regarding the PSAT/NMSQT visit the College Board website at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt

This year the PSAT/NMSQT will be held at North High School on Saturday, October 26th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a great tool for students considering college. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills. North High School recommends that students take the PSAT/NMSQT in order to receive feedback about strengths and weaknesses, enter the competition for National Merit Scholar scholarships (11th graders) and to help prepare for the SAT.

For the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT, students at North High School will be registering online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.

Online Exam registration will begin on Monday, September 9, 2024 and end on Friday, September 20, 2024. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/350568 to register. To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end.

North High School is excited to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at the time of registration. Please be sure to have a debit or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

• Monday, September 9, 2024 - Registration Begins
• Friday, September 20, 2024 - Registration Ends
• October 18, 2024 - Registrations that have not been paid for will be canceled and exams will not be ordered.

Please contact Mr. Bradley Johnson, johnsob6@fargo.k12.nd.us , if you have questions or require financial assistance.

The ASVAB test will be held at North High in the spring of 2025 for all juniors. Senior ASVAB retake is on December 4, 2024 in room 102. More information to come.

Parents/Guardians and students can request to meet with a school counselor annually to review, discuss, and revise four year academic plans for graduation. Families can call the counseling office at 446-2412 for an appointment, or students can come to the counseling office to set up an appointment.

Students and families who have questions about Advanced Placement classes should contact their AP teachers.

If there are questions or concerns with exam administration please contact Karen Moore moorek@fargo.k12.nd.us / 701-446-1053 or Kim Rensch renschk@fargo.k12.nd.us / 701-446-1160.

If you would like to receive an email notification when daily announcements, newsletters or School Board agendas are posted please go to the North High Website and sign up for E-Alerts. Content E-Alerts are sent to users who have subscribed to a homepage or website section of interest. Click here to sign up and begin the process of setting your subscriptions.

UPDATE for previous E-Alert users. We have a new mass communication system call BrightArrow. If you were previously signed up to recieve newletters etc you will need to go to E-Alerts, enter the email address used and click on the Existing Account button. BrightArrow will then send an email with a link. By clicking on that link, you can update your contact types, phone numbers, and content preferences, as well as view all previous messages.

See instruction for existing users, or setting up a new account.

Fargo North has several helpful links that can be found on our webpage at https://north.fargo.k12.nd.us/.

You will find links for:

· Newsletters

· School Calendars

· Daily Announcements

· PowerSchool & SchoolPay Logins

· Student Handbook

· School Menus

· District Forms

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact our school office at 701-446-2400.

You will be asked to update your student’s information when you complete the online registration packet before school starts in August.

We would like to remind you to always keep your student’s information up-to-date! If anything changes during the course of the school year, you will need to log in to your parent/guardian PowerSchool account and make the updates. Should the school need to get in contact with you or your student has a medical related issue, we need to be able to reach you or your emergency contact you or your emergency contact.

Is your child or another member of your family currently without health care coverage? If you would like information about any of the low-cost or free health coverage programs offered in your state please call toll-free: 1-877-KIDS NOW or 1-877-543-7669.

We ask that parents make transportation arrangements for students who don’t ride the bus or have their own transportation to be picked up as close to 3:50 p.m. as possible. We lock all doors to the locker bays and academic wings at 4:00 p.m. every day. After 4:00 p.m. students will not be allowed to enter these areas.

Students are asked to wait in the foyer doors to be picked up and not be hanging around in the building after 4:00 p.m. unless they are involved in an after school activity.

Fargo Public Schools 2024-2025 “Energy Saver” bus route schedules are available on the Fargo Publics schools transportation website. Student busing information will be mailed to families.

During the school day we will call your student to the office for a message only in an emergency situation.

We ask that you please communicate with your student any information they may need for the day, prior to coming to school. (Ex: transportation, appointments, lunch money, etc.) Thank you.

Students are expected to be in their classes every day, except in the case of illness, school related activities, family emergency, or religious observance. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are in school unless a valid reason for absence exists. The Attendance Office asks that a student’s absence be reported by 9:00 a.m. If a student is not accounted for they will be recorded as truant. Please review the attendance policies found in our on-line student handbook.

The Attendance Office may be reached by calling 446-2410 or 446-2411, emailing nhattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us or texting 701-446-8537.

Students will not be allowed to receive any deliveries such as food, flowers, balloons, cookie bouquets, etc. Office or Attendance personnel will not accept such items on behalf of students.

Lockers will be equipped with a combination padlock loaned by the school. Lockers should be kept locked and in orderly condition. Lost or stolen locks will be paid for by the student to whom the lock has been loaned. The charge for a lost lock is $5.00.

Students can use cell phones and electronic devices only in the commons, hallways, and locker bays. Upon entering the library or a classroom, all cell phones and all non-school issued electronic devices will be put away unless they are deemed to be educationally appropriate by the classroom teacher. If a student is asked to turn their cell phone over after being found to be in violation, they must comply or face the consequences of insubordination. Consequences/protocol will include the following:

1st Instance: The teacher will have the student place their cell phone/ear buds in a location determined by the teacher and they will be returned at the end of the period.

2nd Instance: The student will give their cell phone/earbuds to the teacher who will deliver the cell phone/earbuds to the office where it will be returned to the student at the end of the school day with parent/guardian notification by either teacher or administration.

3rd Instance: The student will give their cell phone/earbuds to the teacher who will deliver the cell phone/earbuds to the office where it will be returned to the student at the end of the school day with parent/guardian notification by administration. Administration will work with parents/guardians to develop an individual cell phone/earbuds plan.

North High Main Office

Main Office - 446-2400

Travis Christensen, Principal - 446-2404

Joshua Andres, Assistant Principal - 446-2499

Amanda Quintus, Assistant Principal - 446-2406

Daniel Shultis, Asst. Prin./Activities Dir - 446-2407

Angela Bartsh, Activities Secretary - 446-2408

Louise Helm, Bookkeeper - 446-2409

Jessica Geir, Administrative Asst. - 446-2405

ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Stacey Bush - 446-2410

Wendy Peterson - 446-2411

COUNSELING OFFICE

Nikki Brandenburger, Registrar/Secretary - 446-2412

COUNSELORS

Terri Court (A - E) - 446-2415

Mandy Orth Gibney (F - KL) - 446-2416

Janelle Stahl Ladbury (KM - Q) - 446-2414

Kate Evenson (R - Z) - 446-2417

STUDENT SERVICES

Carly Gaddie, Student Wellness & Family Facilitator - 446-2456

Tracy Cramer, Career Resource Center - 446-2413

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Officer Powell-Calhoun, SRO - 446-2631

SCHOOL NURSE

Kayla Hiedeman, School Nurse - 446-2486

ATHLETIC TRAINER

Chris Grunke - 446-2447

Jordan Wolf - 446-2447

NUTRITION SERVICES

Tammie Schaffer - 446-2517

• September 4 - Picture Retake Day
• September 25 - Junior Class Preview Day
• September 30 - Homecoming Coronation
• October 4 - Homecoming Football Game & Dance
• October 5 - Hall of Fame Banquet
• October 7 - Senior Plan Your Future Event periods 6 & 7
• October 7 - P/T Conferences - 4:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
• October 10 - Early Out (2 hours)
• October 11 - Vacation Day - No School
• October 14 - Holiday - No School
• October 21 - P/T Conferences - 4:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
• October 26 - PSAT Test
• November 11 - Veteran’s Day - No School
• November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
• December 4 - ASVAB Test
• December 20 - Early Out (2 hours)
• December 23 - January 1 - Winter Holiday Break - No School
• January 2 - Classes Resume
• January 6 - 8th Grade Elective Visitation & Activity Night 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• January 16 - End of First Semester
• January 17 - Staff Professional Development - No School
• January 20 - Holiday - No School
• February 14 - Early Out (2 hours)
• February 17 - Holiday Day - No School
• March 11 - P/T Conferences - 4:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
• March 14 - Early Out (2 hours)
• March 17 - 21 -Spring Holiday Break - No School
• April 5 - Prom
• April 17 - Storm Makeup Day if needed - if not, vacation day - No School
• April 18 - Holiday Day - No School
• April 21 - Storm Makeup Day if needed - if not, vacation Day - No School
• May 26 - Memorial Day - No School
• June 5 - Last Day of Classes
• June 8 - North High Graduation - Noon @ FARGODOME

Travis Christensen, Principal - 446-2404

Joshua Andres, Asst. Principal - 446-2499

Amanda Quintus, Asst. Principal - 446-2406

Daniel Shultis, Asst. Principal/Activities Director - 446-2407

Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/North
Location: 801 17th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-2400